Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland

Places to visit near Naters

Naters is a town in Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland, home to about 7,552 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 154 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage and 4 churches. The must-see places are Old and New Stockalper Palace (1 km), Riederhorn (7 km) and Gärsthorn (7 km).

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Naters, Valais/Wallis
Naters, Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Naters at a glance

Location
Oberwallis district, Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Population
about 7,552
Coordinates
46.3254° N, 7.9891° E
Places within 50 km
195 (195 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Naters

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Naters: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Naters, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Naters

233 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Naters. The closest is Riederhorn (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Riederhorn · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Gärsthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Spitzhorli · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Alpjuhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Simplon Pass · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Strahlhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~11 km · Must-see

All hill stations & viewpoints in Obwalden →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Naters

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Naters. The closest is Bortelsee (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Naters

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Naters. The closest is Old and New Stockalper Palace (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Naters

7 churches within 100 km of Naters. The closest is Burgkirche (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Naters

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Naters. The closest is Tschingel (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Naters

7 museums within 100 km of Naters. The closest is Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Naters

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Naters
  2. 1 km Old and New Stockalper Palace · palace, Obwalden
  3. 7 km Spitzhorli · viewpoint, Obwalden
  4. 13 km Gärsthorn · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  5. 3 km Alpjuhorn · viewpoint, Oberwallis
  6. 10 km Riederhorn · viewpoint, Obwalden
  7. 7 km Back to Naters

Plan a longer trip from Naters — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Naters

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How to reach Naters

    All places near Naters by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Wannihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Hohgleifa · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Ruine Gestelnburg · fort · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Chistehorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Binn Valley · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Gondoschlucht · fort · Obwalden · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Pizzo Cornera · viewpoint · Aosta Valley · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Augstbordhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Distelhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Inner Rothorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Schwarzhorn · viewpoint · Aosta Valley · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Seetalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Jegihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Guggilihorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Signalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Ergischhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Lammenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Petersgrat · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Tschingel · waterfall · Oberwallis · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Camoscellahorn · viewpoint · Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Färichhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Niwen · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Balmahorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Hockenhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Weissmies · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Steitalhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Fiescher Glacier · viewpoint · Obwalden · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Saastal · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Balfrin · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Valle Devero · sanctuary · Aosta Valley · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Sparruhorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Wyssegga · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Ferdenrothorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Lago di Devero · lake · Aosta Valley · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Jungfrau · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Turtmanntal · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Majinghorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Festihorn Mitte · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Kapelle Maria Zur Hohen Stiege · church · Oberwallis · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Torrenthorn · viewpoint · Oberwallis · ~31 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Naters by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints154233Riederhorn (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1621Bortelsee (13 km)
    Forts & heritage815Old and New Stockalper Palace (1 km)
    Churches47Burgkirche (18 km)
    Waterfalls67Tschingel (27 km)
    Museums47Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Valle Devero (29 km)
    Parks12Tropenhaus Frutigen (49 km)
    Other attractions11Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola (42 km)

    Naters: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Naters?

    Old and New Stockalper Palace (palace, about 1 km), Riederhorn (viewpoint, about 7 km), Gärsthorn (viewpoint, about 7 km), Spitzhorli (viewpoint, about 9 km), Alpjuhorn (viewpoint, about 10 km), Simplon Pass (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Naters?

    195 places on Spotwander: 154 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Naters?

    Riederhorn, about 7 km by road; Gärsthorn (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Naters?

    Bortelsee, about 13 km by road; Boniger See (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Naters?

    Old and New Stockalper Palace, about 1 km by road; Ruine Gestelnburg (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Naters?

    Start in Naters, visit Old and New Stockalper Palace, then Spitzhorli, then Gärsthorn, then Alpjuhorn, then Riederhorn, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Naters?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Naters

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Naters’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Naters on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.